Justice B.R. Gavai will take oath as the 52nd CJI on Wednesday, making him the first Buddhist to head the country's judiciary.

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, who has been part of several benches that delivered landmark rulings including the one upholding the Centre's decision to abrogate provisions of Article 370 bestowing special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was on Wednesday sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of

Justice B.R. Gavai becomes the India's 52nd Chief Justice and the first Buddhist to lead the Supreme Court.

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai, India's 52nd chief justice and its first Buddhist one, has played a key role in shaping the judicial landscape.

Justice Gavai will serve as the CJI until his retirement on November 23, 2025. As he dons the mantle of CJI, all eyes will be on him — not just for the judgments he delivers, but for the legacy he shapes.

Justice B.R. Gavai who was administered the oath of office by President Droupadi Murmu early on Wednesday as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI), is the first Buddhist to head the country's judiciary.

Justice BR Gavai Takes Oath As 52nd Chief Justice, Will Have 6-Month Tenure

Justice Bhushan Ramkrishna Gavai was on Wednesday sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India (CJI) today, becoming the first Buddhist and only the second judge from the Scheduled Castes to ascend to the nation's highest judicial office.

Full list of CJIs: The position of Chief Justice of India is a powerful constitutional office responsible for upholding the rule of law in the country and safeguarding the rights enshrined in the Constitution.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Justice BR Gavai was sworn in as the 52nd Chief Justice of India today, marking a significant milestone in the country's judicial history. After taking oath, Justice Gavai paid floral tributes to the statues of Mahatma Gandhi and BR Ambedkar, symbolising his respect for the founding fathers of the nation and the Constitution. India News | Justice BR Gavai Takes Oath as 52nd Chief Justice of India, Pays Tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and BR Ambedkar.